Lois has been my my childminder since January 2011. I found her through this website and I am so glad for finding her. She is the third childminder I have used and the best by miles, in fact I doubt I would find anybody better for me. Lois is very professional. She does everything by the book in order to satisfy the requirements of her Ofsted registration. This is very re-assuring. She is well versed in the Early Years Foundation Stage and delivers it to all the children in her care. You can tell that she genuinely wants the children to thrive, be happy and prosper. It is clear that she loves children and also clear that children love her. Her own children and her partner are all lovely and treat my daughter like one of the family.My daughter loves going to Lois' house and I never hesitate to leave her there. I know she will be safe, well cared for, fed, "watered" and stimulated. During school holidays Lois plans interesting activities and outings for every day. She has a large garden with outdoor toys and apparatus that the children love playing with. She even went to the lengths of changing her whole lawn to artificial grass so the children can play without getting clothes dirty or grass stained. I could go on and on singing Lois' praises...She is a brilliant childminder and a very nice lady. Thanks for everything Lois.